Physical Therapy Assistant

@ Shannon Medical Center
Shannon Medical Centershannonmedicalcenter.com

Physical Therapy Assistant

San Angelo, TX
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Join a healthcare team assisting diverse patients with physical therapy programs. Requires an associate degree, licensure, and BLS cert. Experience is preferred but not mandatory, focusing on delivering quality patient care under supervision.

Requirements

  • Associate degree from CAPTE-accredited program
  • Current licensure as PTA in Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • No prior experience required
  • Preferred 1-year PTA or aide experience

Qualifications

  • Associate degree from accredited program
  • Active PTA license in Texas
  • BLS certification within 90 days
  • Good standing licensure and certification

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Job Summary

Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, implements specific treatment programs for neonatal through geriatric patients according to accepted physical therapy practices and principles.

Qualifications

Education

  • Required
    • Associate degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)-Accredited Program.

Experience:

  • Required
    • None.
  • Preferred
    • One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapy Aide or Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).

Certification/Licensure:

  • Required
    • Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) with the Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE);
      • License must remain active and in good standing as a condition of continued employment;
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, must be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire;
      • Certification must remain active and in good stands as a condition of continued employment.
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